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Traditional Cel Anim

    08-Mar-95 01:38:23
Fm: NAAUG 73204,3522
To: Paul G. Frey, Jr. 71371,2630
/* I haven't tried your suggestions as yet, but I have to thankyou for the thorough description you gave on the process. I am eager to try your method. */ It has worked for us. Animator Studio's onionskinning abilities will no doubt be superior, but features have never been a substitute for techniques around our office. 🙂 /* I was wondering, have you used this method long? Or do you use some other piece of software for your pencil tests and then import into autodesk? I was wondering because it sounded like you used this method in the past. */ We've used it for about 3 years. /* I have used my scanner as you suggested but registration is a bit cumbersome. */ It is. /* I noticed you said you used a stylus and tablet, I just ordered one tonight it's 6×9 (which is smaller than I am used to but they didn't have the 12×12 and it was $$$$) with 1270 lpi and 120 pressure levels. Is it really difficult to use the stylus and tablet combo for drawing? Do you have any pointers? */ It takes some getting used to, but it works well. I don't have too many pointers except to practice practice practice with the stylus until you feel as comfortable with it as you do a pencil. -dave